Manager-Government Relations (MNL)

Key Responsibilities • Government & Regulatory Relations • Develop and maintain strong working relationships with local and national government agencies. • Act asthe primary liaison with LGUs, government departments, regulatory bodies, and public-sectorstakeholders. • Support project teams in obtaining permits, licenses, approvals, and clearances required for project execution. • Monitor regulatory developments and advise project leadership on potential impacts to project schedules and compliance requirements. • Coordinate responses to government inquiries and facilitate project-related meetings with officials.   Community & Stakeholder Management • Develop and implement stakeholder engagement strategies for project sites. • Build constructive relationships with local communities, barangay officials, business groups, educational institutions, and other key stakeholders. • Coordinate public consultations and community engagement initiatives required for environmental and planning approvals. • Manage stakeholder concerns and ensure timely resolution of issues that may impact project delivery. • Promote understanding of data center operations and their economic benefits within host communities.   Political & Social Risk Management • Monitor political, social, and community developments that may affect project execution. • Identify stakeholder-related risks and develop mitigation strategies. • Provide regular intelligence and updates regarding local political developments, elections, community sentiment, and emerging issues. • Support crisis management and stakeholder response planning when required.   Corporate Representation • Represent DAMAC Digital at government meetings, industry forums, community events, and stakeholder engagements. • Coordinate site visits for government officials, investors, customers, and community representatives. • Ensure all external communications are aligned with corporate objectives and approved messaging.   Internal Coordination • Work closely with Project, Legal, Corporate Affairs, Operations, and Communications teams. • Maintain stakeholder engagement records, action trackers, and reporting dashboards. • Provide regular stakeholder reports to project leadership highlighting opportunities, risks, and recommended actions. • Support project teams in developing presentations, briefing materials, and meeting documentation.   Qualifications and Experience - • Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Political Science, Communications, Business Administration, Law, Engineering, or related field. • Minimum 8 years of experience in government relations, stakeholder engagement, public affairs, corporate affairs, infrastructure, energy, real estate, telecommunications, or data center projects. • Strong network across Philippine government agencies and local government units. • Demonstrated experience supporting major infrastructure or industrial developments. • Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills. • Strong understanding of Philippine permitting, regulatory, and local government processes. • Fluent in English and Filipino.   Preferred • Experience working on data center, telecom, power, industrial, or large-scale real estate developments. • Experience engaging with BOI, DENR, LGUs, PEZA, DOE, ERC, or similar agencies. • Knowledge of environmental permitting and public consultation requirements. • Experience managing complex multi-stakeholder projects.   Key Competencies • Stakeholder Management • Government Relations • Strategic Communications • Negotiation & Influence • Political Awareness • Risk Management • Conflict Resolution • Public Affairs • Community Engagement • Executive Reporting